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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.50, 837.34 and 352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.50, 837.34 and 352.76 is: 528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.50 : 837.34 = 352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.50/837.34 = 352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.50x = 837.34 × 352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.50x = 295,374.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,374.99/558.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.88

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